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Gemini’s most underrated Android advantage – Computerworld
But while it’s best to take most of the breathless hype with a hefty grain of salt, Gemini does have some genuinely useful capabilities. They just tend to be much more basic and narrowly focused than the overly ambitious ideas Google’s goin’ gaga for (and, as far as I can tell, most normal people have no idea what to do…
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Android 16 desktop mode — Google’s best-kept secret got a quiet reveal at I/O
During all the excitement of Google’s annual I/O 2025, you may have missed the more technical developer keynote where Google revealed that it’s been working on a desktop mode for Android 16. You can watch the part of the live stream here where it’s revealed. Engineering manager Florina Muntenescu confirmed that the company is working with Samsung since the new…
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Android 16 release schedule comes into focus — and that could mean an earlier update for Samsung phones
We already knew that Google was pushing the release schedule for Android 16 compared to previous versions of the phone software. This week, we got a sense of how soon Android 16 could be ready — and the ripple effect that might have on software based on the new version of Android such as Samsung’s One UI 8 update. Updated…
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Android 16’s Factory Reset Protection Could Put Thieves Out of Business
In the past few years, Google has more than doubled down on privacy and security features on Android. From Find My Network (now Find Hub) to Scam Detection, Theft Lock, and Remote Lock, the new features give you a peace of mind. However, another super-important improvement Google brought in Android 15 was to the Factory Reset Protection. It prevents thieves…
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Android 16’s Advanced Protection is a One-Stop Solution for All Your Worries
Slowly but steadily, Google has built and integrated numerous security features into different aspects of Android to offer a safe and tamper-free environment for casual users. However, all these settings are buried within different menus of various apps, and are not easy to find. With Android 16, Google plans to curb this problem with a single solution called Advanced Protection.…
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Jamf brings Android into its Apple MDM orbit – Computerworld
“For years, we’ve helped organizations do more with mobile by focusing on the best platform for work: Apple,” said Henry Patel, chief strategy officer at Jamf. “By adding basic Android enrollment to Jamf for Mobile, we’re enabling Apple-first organizations to eliminate friction — so a few Android devices don’t stand in the way of delivering exceptional Apple experiences at scale.” Patel…
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What It’s Like Viewing Solar Panels Through an Android App
I have 28 solar panels on my roof. I used an app to confirm this number, and I use this same app to do just about anything else concerning solar power. Here’s what it’s like. I Have an Enphase Solar Panel System Bertel King / How-To Geek Solar panel systems consist primarily of two components. There are the panels, which…
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The Best Chrome Alternatives on Android
Chrome on Android can be a bit much. It’s undeniably a heavy browser, with not that many features to boot. There’s no built-in reading mode, no ad-blocker, no tab management, no VPN, nothing. Chrome isn’t even that customizable. If you want more from your Android browser, you’re not wrong. If you’re willing to switch to a third-party browser, you can…
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20 genuinely useful AI apps for Android – Computerworld
Look in PocketPal’s main three-line menu to find the “Models” section and click the “Download” option to bring a few of the available options onto your device Create your own custom and completely local “Pal” that’ll take on practically any personality, focus, and style of answering you like Tap the three-dot menu icon in the app’s upper-right corner while chatting…
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How to clear cookies in Microsoft Edge (Windows, Android, iOS)
Cookies aren’t just sweet treats – they’re also a key part of how the internet works. Browser cookies are small bits of text that websites use to store information about you, like your login status, preferences, or shopping cart contents. These can be helpful for a smoother browsing experience, but they also let sites track your activity for ads and…
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